Drop-ins are suspended this week- please make an appointment on EAB/Nav- enjoy your break!

In the classroom
Looking to add career topics to your class?
We can talk to your class about a variety of career related topics.  We have standard topics we cover, such as resume writing and interview preparation, and we can also work with you to create new programs that meet your needs.  Just click on “Request a Workshop Here”

In Office Hours
Advising students with career questions
Working with a student who needs career advice, internship help, or a resume critique?  We can help! This website is a resource for you and your students for career information.  Encourage your students to set their preferences on this site to get the latest information on areas they are interested in.  Also encourage them to make an appointment with a Career Advisor to help them with their career questions and plans.

We are here to help you so please reach out of you need any assistance.

Jeremy is a Career Ready Great Dane!

Major: Cybersecurity

Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane:

One pivotal moment for me was participating in Great Danes in NYC and going to company site visits. Before those visits, I thought I had …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Bhavi is a Career Ready Great Dane!

Major: Computer Science

Please describe the experiences that have made you a Career Ready Great Dane:

I interned this summer with Empire State Development (ESD), New York State’s economic development agency. Within ESD, I worked under the NYSTAR division (Division …

By Jessica Pugliese
Jessica Pugliese Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Imbedding Career & Self Development Into Your Work (NACE Career Competency)

The NACE Career Competienes are a nationally recognized and adopted framework to prepare graduates for workpalce success in their chosen careers. Each month, we will highlight a Career Competency and how you can use it in your work.

This month, …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Federal Resume Requirement Update!

Effective September 27, 2025, USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment site, will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages.

If students have a resume on USA Jobs, they should log into their account and update …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Career and Professional Development Programming to Share!

This Fall, the Office of Career and Professional Development is providing on-going support throughout Career Fair Season! Danes Make Moves is a 3 part series of events designed to provide students with real-time and holistic help to assist in their …

By Sarah Gelfand
Sarah Gelfand Assistant Director of Career Education
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Featured Resources

The Career and Professional Development team is proud to support faculty as they work to incorporate career topics into the …

Career Readiness Competencies

The National Association of College and Employers (NACE) came up with a list of eight Career Readiness Competencies that employers …

Contact & Location

Phone
(518) 437-4900
Address

Science Library - G50
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222

CPD Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Undergraduate Resume Drop-ins
Monday 9:00 - 5:00 1:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday 9:00 - 5:00 12:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday 9:00 - 5:00 1:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday 9:00 - 5:00 9:00am-12:00pm
Friday 9:00 - 5:00